As noted by Soap Opera Network shortly after the strike ended in February 2008, both writers along with a host of others went financial core and wrote new material for their soaps while the WGA was still actively striking. As a result, while each of those writers can still work on Guild projects, they are no longer eligible to be members of the WGA. However, they continue to pay reduced union dues and the Guild is obligated to continue providing services such as health insurance, pension and residuals.